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Alonzo O. Casas, 78 years old, of Cicero, IL has passed away on Thursday March 8, 2007. Born on September 12th, 1928 just outside Saltillo, Coahuila. He first arrived in Chicago in 1954, and finally settled with his wife Xochitl Martinez in 1960. He retired in 1991 from Elkay Manufacturing after 34 years of employment. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Xochitl, of 47 years; his five children, Alonzo Jr, Alvaro, Jesus, Jose and Diane Casas; daughter-in-laws Belinda, Blanca, Carmen; son-in-law Paul Reyna; loving...

In hopes of finding new leads in the slaying of 14-year-old Kelli O'Laughlin, Indian Head Park police released a photograph Saturday of limited-edition coins identical to ones they believe were taken during the home burglary that led to last week's fatal stabbing. Village Police Chief Frank Alonzo said in a news conference that local coin shops and pawnshops are being sent a photo of the coins - which include a $10 gaming token commemorating the 50th...

In hopes of finding new leads in the slaying of 14-year-old Kelli O'Laughlin, Indian Head Park police released a photograph Saturday of limited-edition coins identical to ones they believe were taken during the home burglary that led to last week's fatal stabbing. Village Police Chief Frank Alonzo said in a news conference that local coin shops and pawnshops are being sent a photo of the coins — which include a $10 gaming token commemorating the 50th...

A man questioned following the slaying of a 14-year-old is being held on a warrant in connection with a separate break-in that happened over the summer in Indian Head Park, the small village's police chief said today. Indian Head Park Police Chief Frank Alonzo said in a news conference late Friday afternoon that investigators believe Kelli O'Laughlin, a freshman at Lyons Township High School, died Thursday when she interrupted a burglary at her...

A man sexually assaulted a 7-year-old West Side girl as the girl waited for a bus to take her to school early Tuesday morning, police said. The girl was attacked as she stood in the 5800 block of West Fulton Street shortly before 8 a.m., according to Chicago Police Media Affairs Officer Edward Alonzo. The girl was grabbed from behind and pulled into an alley or a gangway, where she was assaulted, Alonzo said. Her attacker threatened to kill her if she told anyone what had...

Police are questioning a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old girl who was found by her mother Thursday afternoon in their Indian Head Park home, authorities said. Police found signs of forced entry at the home in the 6300 block of Keokuk Road and suspect Kelli O'Laughlin's death may have been the result of a burglary gone bad, a source said. Police took the man into custody in Chicago late Thursday and were still questioning...

John A. Alonzo, 18, of 1905 Julie St., Woodstock, was arrested about 11:45 p.m. April 29 in the parking lot of the Northfield Court Apartments and charged with a non-traffic citation for allegedly permitting a curfew violation of a juvenile, according to police. Alonzo was given a notice to appear in court on June 16. A 16-year-old boy was charged with a curfew violation. He was released to the custody of a parent.

Illinois Ms. Basketball, Fenwick guard Tricia Liston, was snubbed by the McDonald's All-American game selection committee, but she will certainly be surrounded by talent for the next four years. Three of Liston's future Duke teammates played in the girls game — point guard Chelsea Gray out of Manteca, Calif., and forwards Richa Jackson (Midwest City, Okla.) and Haley Peters (Red Bank, N.J.). Jackson scored 12...

Time for a change: Robert Parish said after playing two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, he knew the team had to make a change. Two years ago, the Hornets were built around Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson. Now Mourning is in Miami and Johnson is in New York. Anthony Mason, Vlade Divac and Glen Rice are the main ingredients for the team. "The team changed once they lost Alonzo Mourning," Parish said. "It took a little wind out of their sails. They weren't...

Proviso West basketball coach Chris Head was arrested Tuesday and charged with simple battery, a misdemeanor, for an incident involving a student last September, Hillside Police Chief Frank Alonzo said Wednesday. The student filed the complaint recently against Head, though the incident allegedly took place months ago, Alonzo said. It is unclear whether the student was a member of the school's basketball team. "It is not a tremendously serious battery," Alonzo said. Head, who...

Two of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's chiefs of staff are moving closer to lining up to testify against him at trial next year, according to lawyers and court records. Terry Ekl, an attorney who represents John Harris, said Wednesday he expects his client to plead guilty and cooperate in the probe as soon as his next court date July 8. Alonzo "Lon" Monk, whose cooperation first was disclosed by the Tribune in April, is scheduled to plead guilty on July 21, public court...

Alonzo C. "Chuck" Goodrich III, 88, of Winnetka, passed away Jan. 26, 2008. Survived by twin brother, Arthur D. "Bud"; sister, Polly G. (Michael) O'Brien; brother, Andrew L. (the late Alice); niece, Elizabeth O'Brien (Olav Vanderzon); nephews, Sandy (Judy) and Craig O'Brien and Elessar, Stephen and John Goodrich; and 10 great-nieces and nephews; preceded in death by parents, A.C. and Pauline D. Chuck was beloved by all his family and was a very generous man with a great sense of humor.

Alonzo Mourning scored nine of his 25 points down the stretch as Miami pulled away for its fourth straight win. Miami blew a 23-point in the first quarter then put the game away with a 15-4 run in the fourth quarter.

Edward L. Doyle, 71, of Hickory Hills, passed away on Nov. 21, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 3, 1936 to Alonzo and Doris Doyle in Buckley, IL. Caring former husband of Genevieve "GeGe", nee Wesolowski; loving father of Marcella (Rick) Sewell and Patrick; cherished grandfather of Ciara and Allison; dear brother of Blanche (Emmit) Beherns, Alonzo Jr., David (Linda) amd the late Alberta; and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as...

Ray Allen scored a season-high 31 and Glenn Robinson added 29 as the Bucks moved into fourth in the Eastern Conference. Alonzo Mourning scored 30 for the Heat and Tim Hardaway had 18. Jamal Mashburn, who had 25 points against Milwaukee on Sunday, was held to five.